Japan is renowned for its majestic volcanic landscape and bubbling hot springs, thick forests, dazzling neon cities and villages that feel frozen in time. But did you know it also has lush subtropical islands? Less than...
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Review: Hive Club Flexible Work Space – Park Regis North Quay
Working from home has become part of the new normal for many of us. And although there are plenty of upsides, like a short commute to the office, a fridge always stocked with snacks and dress code that says: ‘it’s ok to...
Seek Different in Australia’s Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is one of those destinations often dreamed of yet so rarely explored. That’s a shame, because within its borders lie some of Australia’s most unique natural wonders. You know the kind. They’re the...
Where to Get an Austrian Fix Right Here in Australia
Austria is a spectacular country. The cities are intriguing, the landscape enchanting, and there’s a real sense of history that permeates every corner of every city and village… it’s a must-visit on any European...
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An Intimate Afternoon with A Geisha: Kyoto’s Must-Do Tour
Have you ever visited a country and felt instantly at home? Japan was that for us. From the moment we touched down, we were in love, finding a connection to its quirky culture, its diverse beauty, and the centuries old...
Monasteries: A Heavenly European Hotel Alternative
One of the best things about travel is the planning phase, when you’re researching all the amazing places you might visit or the exotic foods you might try. Hotels, however, don’t always inspire the same level of...
Five Real Places That Inspired Studio Ghibli
I love Studio Ghibli. The first time I discovered them was at a Japanese film festival in my hometown. That film was the enchanting Spirited Away and it instantly captured my imagination. I went to track down some of...
The Crazy Rich Asians (And Aussies) Guide to Singapore
It’s been almost two years since my last visit to Singapore. That’s almost two years too long, if you ask me. While any chance of me remedying that is off the cards for a while yet, there is a way to keep the dream...
Review: Dolphin Feeding at Tangalooma Island Resort
It’s dusk on Moreton Island. The sky above us is fading to delicate shades of pink and purple. The lights of Brisbane are slowly twinkling to life in the distance. And I’m about to experience something I never thought...
Hotel Review: Flynn Cairns, A Crystalbrook Collection Hotel
Cairns is one of Australia’s most iconic destinations; a balmy, tropical paradise which acts as both gateway to Queensland’s tropical north and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Though 2020 threw a spanner in the...
